GASOLINES CONTAINING ALTERNATE
FUELS
If you decide to use a gasoline containing ethanol
be sure its octane rating is
no lower than the specification. Do not use a blend that contains more than
10% ethanol. Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
3
.3 Check the air cleaner
C
heck the air cleaner elements to be sure they are clean and in good
condition.
Open the s
ervice cover. Remove the air cleaner cover and remove the paper
air cleaner element. Replace the element if dirty or damaged.
Air cleaner base
Air cleaner e
lement
Air cleaner cover
Air Cleaner Assembly
CAUTION
■Never run the engine without the
air cleaner.
Rapid engine wear will result from
contaminants such as dust and dirt, being drawn through the carburetor, into the engine.
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